Here We Describe Section 18 BNS Act Mention About “Accident in doing a lawful act.“ And Section 18 Is A Part Of CHAPTER III GENERAL EXCEPTIONS In New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Act.
Here We Also Describe Definitions Of Section 18 BNS Act With Explanation And Illustration-
Definition Of Section 18 BNS Act-
| Accident in doing a lawful act | Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution. |
| Illustration- | A is at work with a hatchet; the head flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Here, if there was no want of proper caution on the part of A, his act is excusable and not an offence. |
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